Xiaomi has unveiled its latest addition to its smart home ecosystem in China: the Smart Outdoor Camera 4 Pro Triple-Cam Zoom Edition. Priced at 449 yuan (approximately $62), the new security camera significantly expands on its predecessor—the Dual-Cam Edition—offering an impressive combination of high-resolution imaging, AI-powered detection, and versatile installation features aimed at large-scale outdoor monitoring.
The camera features three 5MP lenses, each capable of capturing 3K video at 2880×1620 resolution, supported by f/1.6 large aperture optics that improve clarity, especially in low-light conditions. This is further enhanced by a dual-fill lighting system using both infrared and white LEDs, enabling full-color night vision when motion is detected after dark.
One of the standout features is the 9x hybrid zoom, achieved by combining a wide-angle lens, a 4mm short-focus lens, and a 12mm long-focus lens. The system includes motorized horizontal gimbal control, allowing users to pan the camera remotely via the Mi Home app, enhancing flexibility and field of view coverage.
AI capabilities are tightly integrated into the system. The camera supports real-time tracking of human and vehicle movement, and can recognize license plates, sending alerts when unknown vehicles enter designated virtual parking zones. Users can also define custom polygon zones as virtual fences, with the camera issuing sirens and flashing lights if suspicious activity is detected.
For connectivity, the camera supports Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, and wired Ethernet, making it suitable for high-interference areas. The IP66 rating ensures durability against dust, rain, and varying weather conditions.
In terms of storage, users have flexible options: local microSD (up to 256GB), cloud storage (with subscription), and NAS support. The camera uses H.265 encoding, which reduces video file sizes by up to 50%, optimizing both bandwidth and storage efficiency.
Additional features include:
- Two-way audio communication
- Dual-angle time-lapse photography
- Smart home integration with Xiaomi TVs and displays
Xiaomi’s Smart Outdoor Camera 4 Pro is positioned as an affordable, feature-rich surveillance solution that blends AI, hardware, and app-based controls to provide a more intelligent and responsive home security system.
